Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Six Sigma for Production

P&S Personnel Rail; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

P&S Personnel Rail is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to optimise production capabilities at one of our client sites. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing cost and enhancing quality across production operations within a site-based environment.

You will work with production, engineering and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Strong CAD skills and data-driven thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with CAD.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Computer literate with a practical, data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and review production plans to meet output, cost and quality objectives.
• Monitor expenditure and forecast resource and production capacity requirements.
• Optimise manufacturing layouts for assembly and materials handling.
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, equipment and machine utilisation.
• Plan and sequence manufacturing operations to improve flow and efficiency.
• Provide guidance and input into engineering design concepts for manufacturability.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma / DMAIC methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality, cost and productivity improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD

Communication

Data-driven mindset

Manufacturing engineering

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

P&S Personnel Rail is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to optimise production capabilities at one of our client sites. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing cost and enhancing quality across production operations within a site-based environment.

You will work with production, engineering and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Strong CAD skills and data-driven thinking are essential.